Jeep Renegade leaked ahead of Geneva debut

The Jeep Renegade will make its official debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show.

Handout, Jeep via Jalopnik

The Jeep Renegade will make its official debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show.

Handout, Jeep via Jalopnik

The Jeep Renegade will make its official debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show.

Handout, Jeep via Jalopnik

The Jeep Renegade will make its official debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show.

Handout, Jeep via Jalopnik

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Nick Tragianis | March 3, 2014

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Photos of Jeep‘s newest model, the Renegade, have leaked ahead of its official debut.

According to Jalopnik, the Renegade will be revealed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Previous reports suggested the Renegade would actually be called the Jeepster and ride on a Fiat-based platform, likely the same one underpinning the 500L, but these images point to a look more in line with the larger Fiat Panda. Given its off-road bits and styling no doubt borrowed from the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, it’s also possible the Renegade will be trail-rated.

We don’t yet know what lies under the hood, but given its Fiat underpinnings, the Renegade will likely be powered by either Chrysler’s MultiAir 1.4-litre turbo-four or the company’s 2.4-litre Tigershark four-cylinder, both mated to either a six-speed manual or a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Additionally, a new leak (hat tip to AutoGuide) suggests the Renegade will see up to 70 advanced safety and security features, including forward-collision and lane-departure warning systems, a blind-spot monitor, a backup camera with rear cross-traffic alert and up to seven air bags. The Renegade could also see a removable two-piece roof, a keyless entry system with remote start, a customizable TFT instrument panel and a feature called Mopar Electric Vehicle Tracking System.

Keep an eye on Driving for the latest on the 2015 Jeep Renegade — and much more news — from the Geneva Motor Show when it kicks off tomorrow.